Daniel K. Mercado of Nanuet was killed early Sunday morning when he crashed his 2001 Kawasaki on North Highland Avenue in Chestnut Ridge.

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A 25-year-old Nanuet man was killed early Sunday in a motorcycle accident on North Highland Avenue, police said.

Daniel K. Mercado of 20 N. Lexow Ave. was riding his 2001 Kawasaki north about 3:30 a.m. when he lost control on a curve and plowed into a mailbox and flower box at 302 N. Highland Ave., according to Ramapo police.

Several residents on the street told The Journal News they woke up to a loud noise and went outside to find Mercado lying on the ground. He was unconcious and bleeding. His helmet was unstrapped. ...